2019 VW Arteon Debutes At Chicago Auto Show With A 2.0 268HP And AWD

The 2019 VW Arteon made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, boasting a 2.0-liter TSI engine and 4Motion all-wheel drive as standard, along with a multitude of premium features and a class-leading warranty.

“The Arteon is Volkswagen’s brand shaper,” stated North American CEO, Hinrich J. Woebcken. “This car is the spiritual successor to the CC, but it is bolder and faster. Arteon has the style and performance of a luxury Gran Turismo for about the price of a fully loaded midsize sedan.” Unfortunately, U.S. pricing has yet to be announced.

The only available engine will be a 2.0-liter TSI unit, producing 268 HP and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque. Mated to it is an 8-speed automatic transmission, with 4Motion all-wheel drive available on every trim level. The Arteon also features a 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper transferable Limited Warranty.

VW dealers in the U.S. will welcome the 2019 Arteon in the third quarter of 2018, giving buyers three trim levels to choose from in the SE, SEL and SEL Premium. Pricing has yet to be announced, but we expect it to start from the low-to-mid $30k range.